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We will give a more detailed explanation of this system in our next DevBlog. Depending on your enemy's armour and attachments you will want to choose specific weapons to maximise your damage. Some of these can also apply temporary status effects on enemy ships such as burning. On top of all of that, different kinds of weapons do different types of damage: blunt, explosive, piercing, fire, flood, crushing, or tearing. A Giant Ballista takes time to aim and charge but will pack a deadly punch at long ranges. For example, demi-cannons have a faster rate of fire and will be deadly when used at close range but are not suited for long range engagements. Depending on your combat-style, you might want to favour some weapons above others.

You will thus need to carefully choose which weapons will play an important part in winning your skirmishes. Naval combat in Skull and Bones has a lot of variables to consider depending on your gameplay preferences or the activity requirements: range, damage, reload time, ammo consumption, ballistic trajectory, projectile travel time, area of damage, to only name a few. It's up to you to decide what kind of captain you want to be! Choosing your Weapons The Padewakang with its extra cargo capacity perk makes it a perfect choice for merchants trying to load as many goods as possible in a single sail.Īs you rise through the ranks and explore the world you will unlock new ships with different stats and playstyles. Perks are dedicated bonuses that are unique for every ship, which should be considered before embarking at sea.įor example, the Ghanja is a navigation ship, but has perks which increase its front quadrant and ramming damage, and that help you breakthrough quickly when navigating through hostile waters. But that is not all - there are also the perks to look at. They have blocky hulls, with an average amount of sail and a squarish appearance.Īs we have learnt above, each ship has a specific role influenced by its size and category. They have streamlined hulls, with the most sails and a pointy appearance.įirepower ships have the most firepower, but lack in other areas. They come with rounded hulls, few sails and a bulky appearance. The category of a ship influences the high-level pros and cons of each ship and their general appearance.Ĭargo ships usually have a poor combination of speed, turning and acceleration but are sturdy. Additionally, bigger, more spacious ships will be able to equip bigger weapons like the dreaded Giant Ballista or Greek Fire. Weapon availability : The bigger the ship, the more weapons it can mount. While bigger ships may be more appealing in general, they cannot be used to access resources inside rivers and lakes. The size affects hard physical and visual characteristic of a ship.ĭraught profile : Decides whether the ship can go inland through rivers, near the coast or out onto the ocean. Out of the many variables, size, category and perks are the main factors to consider when it comes to choosing the ship for your sail. Some ships are dedicated to supporting your group but are vulnerable alone. Some ships have awesome firepower but worse navigation, making them optimal for combat but ill-suited for long distance travel. Some ships are better for transporting large amount of goods but are ineffective in combat. Each ship is dedicated to a specific role with a dedicated goal in mind. All you need is the right blueprints and resources! Choosing your ShipĮvery captain needs a ship! In Skull and Bones you will get to choose from a wide array of different ships, each with different benefits and drawbacks. Whether you are fighting ship-to-ship or plundering settlements and forts, having a well-thought-out loadout and strategy will be key in fighting your way to the top.Īll ships, weapons, and attachments can be crafted by the Shipwright, Blacksmith, and Carpenter located in each den. Luckily, you will have access to a wide variety of ships, weapons, and attachments that will help you on your way. Between pesky privateers, hostile forts, and dangerous wildlife, you are sure to face many challenges on your journey to become the most infamous pirate to have sailed the seven seas. Combat in Skull and Bones: Choosing your LoadoutĬombat in Skull and Bones revolves around naval combat. So, avast ye and let's dive in!ĭisclaimer: As Skull and Bones is still in development some of this information may be subject to change.

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Make sure to give it a watch to see our trailers, Dev talks, and gameplay footage.Īs we are ramping up to launch, we will be sharing a series of DevBlogs that will take you through all aspects of our game, from combat to crafting to customisation and more. In case you missed it, you can find the VOD right here. We hope you enjoyed our livestream last Thursday and are excited to dive back into the world of Skull and Bones.